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April 6, 2020

The Effects of Recreational Drugs on the Cardiovascular System

While illicit drugs can come with visible changes on the outside, it can also be accompanied by inside damage. The effects of recreational drugs on the cardiovascular system can lead to lasting and severe problems.
February 21, 2020

Philly to Stop Prosecuting People for Possession of Addiction Treatment Drug

With the opioid epidemic taking a major toll on the City of Brotherly Love, the Philadelphia District Attorney ‘s office has decided to no longer persecute people for possession of addiction treatment that was not prescribed.
February 3, 2020

The Benefits of Sobriety: Why You Should Turn Dry January Into A Sober 2020

Dry January is just a glimpse into the benefits of sobriety from alcohol, but it's fleeting. Instead of a one-month commitment, a lifetime commitment could provide even more benefits of sobriety.
January 31, 2020

Medicaid Expansion Linked to Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths

States and the US as a whole are desperate to get control of the opioid epidemic. One study found that Medicaid expansion is linked to a decline in opioid overdose deaths. Could this continue to be part of the solution for Massachusetts?
January 8, 2020

Is Using Ketamine to Treat Alcoholism Safe?

New studies suggest that using ketamine to treat alcoholism is a safe and effective approach for treating alcohol use disorder. But this approach to treatment can bring its own risks, and further studies are needed. Learn more about this radical approach to alcoholism treatment.
January 8, 2020

New Discoveries About Alcoholism’s Origins in the Brain

Scientists have attempted to understand the origins of alcoholism and addiction within the brain, and one new study has linked a brainstem circuit with compulsive alcohol abuse. There may be more causes for alcoholism within the brain than previously thought.
January 6, 2020

A Decade in Drugs, Analyzing Drug Addiction Statistics from this Decade

As we round out this decade and jump into 2020, it’s time to take a look back at drug addiction trends of the past decade. Drug addiction and alcoholism have made headlines across the country and the world, and new frightening drug use trends are painting a fearful new decade of addiction
January 6, 2020

Is the Co-Responder Model Working in Massachusetts?

Mental illness is not a crime, which is why many communities are developing co-responder programs to help individuals in need. Massachusetts has started utilizing a co-responder model for communities in the state, but how effective is offering mental health assistance over incarceration for actions?
December 31, 2019

Understanding and Treating Vitamin Abuse

There are many reasons that addiction statistics are growing among LGBTQ communities. Those with gender or sexual identities that vary from the status quo often face stigmas and even higher LGBTQ addiction rates. Banyan Treatment Centers Boca Raton explores the latest in rising LGBTQ substance abuse rates.
December 27, 2019

What Addiction Does to the Teenage Brain

There are many reasons that addiction statistics are growing among LGBTQ communities. Those with gender or sexual identities that vary from the status quo often face stigmas and even higher LGBTQ addiction rates. Banyan Treatment Centers Boca Raton explores the latest in rising LGBTQ substance abuse rates.
December 23, 2019

Does Depression Get Worse During Drug Withdrawals?

There are many drug withdrawal symptoms that can be difficult to work through, and depression is a common symptom many people experience during withdrawals. Existing depression may worsen too, but supportive programs can help. More here.
December 20, 2019

How to Quit Vaping in the New Year

If your New Year’s resolution is to quit vaping, explore these tips on how to quit vaping safely. Quitting vaping can be more challenging that quitting traditional cigarettes, and it’s important to go about it safely. Check out these tips to help you quit vaping.
December 19, 2019

How to Tell if a Loved One is Doctor Shopping

When a person visits multiple doctors or healthcare professionals to try to obtain more prescription drugs than recommended, they are doctor shopping. Banyan Treatment Centers Massachusetts is sharing common signs of doctor shopping and what to do if your loved one is abusing prescription drugs or opioids.
December 16, 2019

Rising Addiction in LGBTQ Communities

There are many reasons that addiction statistics are growing among LGBTQ communities. Those with gender or sexual identities that vary from the status quo often face stigmas and even higher LGBTQ addiction rates. Banyan Treatment Centers Boca Raton explores the latest in rising LGBTQ substance abuse rates.
December 13, 2019

Kindergarten Heroin Arrest in Massachusetts

A Holyoke kindergartener allegedly brought heroin to his school’s classroom saying the drugs made him feel like “Spiderman.” The child’s father was arrested, but the story about this heroin arrest in Massachusetts doesn’t stop there. Learn about what happened here.